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The Hopkins River, a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment, is located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.

Course and features
The Hopkins River rises below Telegraph Hill near , and flows generally south, joined by twelve tributaries including the Mount Emu Creek, before reaching its mouth and emptying into Bass Strait at . The river descends over its course. Together with the Merri River, the Hopkins flows through the regional centre of Warrnambool; and the river passes by the end of the Great Ocean Road near Allansford. == River health ==
River health
The Hopkins River is in extremely poor health with less than 5% of the river having natural bush and vegetation. == Re-vegetation ==
Re-vegetation
The Hopkins River Re-vegetation Project (HRRP) was commenced in 2016 by the Ellerslie Residents Group Inc. Phase 1 Phase 1 of the HRRP project commenced in 2016 in Ellerslie. The Project is located between the Hopkins Highway bridge and the historic bridge. Phase 2 & 3 Phases 2 & 3 of the project are planned to take place on the eastern bank between the phase 1 site and the Stony Creek Junction. == Etymology ==
Etymology
The river was named in 1836 by Major Thomas Mitchell after a friend, Sir John Paul Hopkins. ==References==
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